Trespass
Qikpac Women’s Packaway Waterproof Jacket
- ✓ 5,000mm waterproof rating — rated for sustained heavy rain, not just light showers
- ✓ Taped seams — waterproofing holds at every stitch line, not just the outer fabric
- ✓ Packs into its own chest pocket — fits in a handbag or backpack, always with you
- ✓ Adjustable hood — fits over a hat or beanie in cold weather
- ✓ Full storm flap over zip — no drip channel down the front in heavy rain
- ✓ 4.4 stars from 4,600+ reviews — one of the most reviewed waterproofs on Amazon.ie
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€23.24 to Keep Your Walking Routine Through Every Irish Winter
A waterproof jacket that you can’t carry with you is a jacket that stays at home on the exact morning you need it. The Trespass Qikpac solves this problem in the most direct way possible: it packs into its own chest pocket, creating a bundle small enough to live permanently at the bottom of any bag. Not a dedicated hiking bag — a work bag, a shopping bag, a handbag. The jacket is always with you, which means you never need to check the weather before a walk. Rain during a walk becomes an inconvenience rather than a reason to turn back.
The numbers behind this jacket are unusually strong for the price. 4,600 people have reviewed it on Amazon at 4.4 stars — that is a lot of people testing a jacket in real conditions and coming back to rate it well. A 5,000mm hydrostatic head rating means it’s genuinely waterproof for sustained rain, not just light drizzle. The taped seams mean the waterproofing holds at every stitch line — the point where cheaper jackets typically fail first. The storm flap over the zip means there’s no gap where rain channels straight down your front. These are the details that separate a functional waterproof from one that disappoints in the third week of a wet November.
At €23.24 this is not a compromise purchase. The Trespass Qikpac is a trusted, well-reviewed jacket at a price that makes the decision straightforward. Whether you already have waterproof trousers and just need a jacket to complete the kit, or you’re starting from scratch, this is the jacket that removes the weather as a reason to skip a walk.
How to Get the Most From Your Qikpac
Where to keep it. Put the jacket in your everyday bag today and leave it there. The Qikpac is designed to be forgotten about until you need it — it weighs almost nothing and takes up the space of a small water bottle when packed. Resist the temptation to bring it home after a walk and hang it up. Its value is in being with you permanently, not in being cared for at home.
How to pack it away. After a walk, unzip the chest pocket (which doubles as the stuff sack), fold the jacket loosely rather than tightly rolling it, and push it into the pocket from the top. Close the zip. The looser fold makes it easier to pack than a tight roll and doesn’t stress the seams. It takes about thirty seconds and comes out just as easily when you need it.
Pairing with waterproof trousers. The jacket covers from your waist up. In sustained rain, your legs will get wet without a matching lower layer. The Portwest waterproof trousers (linked below) are the natural partner — they cost €12.16, fit over any clothing, and bring the total kit cost to under €36. That’s full waterproofing from head to ankle for the price of a round of drinks.
Hood adjustment. The hood is adjustable and attached — it can be drawn in tight around the face in heavy rain or loosened to sit back off the face in lighter conditions. It fits over a beanie or light hat in cold weather without compressing it, which matters on Irish winter mornings when going hatless isn’t realistic. The hood rolls and tucks into the collar when not in use.
Washing and care. Machine wash at 30°C using a specialist technical detergent — standard biological detergent builds up in the DWR (Durable Water Repellent) coating over time and reduces water-beading performance. No fabric softener. Tumble dry on a low heat setting after washing: the warmth reactivates the DWR coating and restores the beading effect you noticed when the jacket was new. If you notice water soaking into the fabric rather than running off, a low tumble dry cycle usually resolves it without retreatment spray.
Honest Assessment
✓ What’s Good
- 5,000mm waterproof rating — genuine heavy rain protection, not marketing language
- Taped seams — the detail that keeps water out when cheaper jackets let it in
- Packable into own chest pocket — the feature that makes the habit stick
- Storm flap over the zip — no cold drip down the centre of your chest in a downpour
- Adjustable hood — practical in Irish conditions where wind and rain come from changing directions
- 4,600+ reviews at 4.4 stars — the volume of reviews at that rating gives real confidence
- Exceptional value at €23.24 — comparable to much pricier packaway jackets in performance
⚠️ Worth Knowing
- Jacket only — separate waterproof trousers are needed for full protection in heavy rain
- Not insulated — layering underneath is necessary in cold weather; this is a shell, not a coat
- Limited colour range — check available options before ordering if this matters to you
- The chest pocket doubles as the stuff sack, so it’s not accessible when the jacket is packed away
Product Specifications
- BrandTrespass
- ModelQikpac
- GenderWomen’s
- Waterproof rating5,000mm hydrostatic head
- SeamsTaped
- PackableYes — into own chest pocket
- HoodAdjustable, attached
- ClosureFull-zip with storm flap
- Pockets2 (includes pack-away pocket)
- Price€23.24
- Rating4.4 / 5 — 4,600+ reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
No — the Qikpac is a waterproof shell, not an insulated jacket. It keeps rain and wind off, but it doesn’t add warmth on its own. In mild Irish autumn weather a light jumper underneath is enough; in winter you’ll want a fleece or thermal layer. Think of it as the outer layer that keeps everything underneath dry, not as a coat that replaces a fleece.
The hydrostatic head rating measures how much water pressure the fabric can withstand before moisture passes through. 5,000mm is the recognised threshold for sustained heavy rain — the same rating used on many reputable hiking jackets costing far more. For the kind of rain you encounter on an Irish walk, 5,000mm is more than sufficient. You’d need to be standing in a downpour for an extended time before you’d notice any wetting through.
The jacket covers your top half only, so in heavy rain your legs will get wet without waterproof trousers. For short walks in light rain the jacket alone is often enough. For longer walks, sustained rain, or walking through wet vegetation, a pair of waterproof over-trousers — like the Portwest rain trousers linked below — completes the kit for around €12 more.
Yes. The Qikpac is cut to layer over mid-weight clothing. A standard fleece or a chunky jumper will fit underneath without the jacket pulling or restricting movement. If you run very large in the shoulders, sizing up one size gives extra room for bulkier winter layers — the fit is relaxed rather than athletic cut.
Machine wash at 30°C using a technical wash detergent — standard biological detergent can gradually break down the DWR (Durable Water Repellent) coating. Avoid fabric softener completely. After washing, tumble dry on a low heat setting; the gentle warmth reactivates the DWR coating and restores the water-beading effect. If water starts to soak into the surface rather than beading off, a low tumble dry cycle is usually enough to restore performance without needing any retreatment spray.
Goes Well With
Portwest Waterproof Rain Trousers
The jacket keeps your top half dry. Add these Portwest trousers for full waterproofing from head to foot — €12.16 well spent.
€12.16
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Burjosy Men’s Rain Suit
Buying for a partner? The Burjosy is the men’s full set — jacket and trousers together, with reflective strips.
€69.99
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ProsourceFit Exercise Mat
For days when even the jacket isn’t enough — a mat lets you train indoors without compromising your routine.
€16.67
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